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Tech Features That Can Improve Your Bathroom

August 19th, 2022

Whether it’s a bathroom you can control from your phone or a responsive shower head, motion-sensor faucet, defogging mirror, automatic lighting, audiovisual technology or smart toilet, there’s a whole range of tech-assisted improvements you can make to your bathroom. These additions can increase safety and improve hygiene, and you can also use the technology to save water and energy, identify ...

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How to Carve Out a Corner Just for You

August 17th, 2022

Having a room of one’s own is an appealing idea — a space just for you, where you can read, journal, craft, do yoga or simply relax, away from the bustle of a busy house. But even if you don’t have an entire room to spare, carving out a special corner designed for you and you alone is something doable. Rev up your inspiration with these 10 creative corners, from reading nooks to hammock hango ...

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Key Entryway Dimensions for Homes Large and Small

August 15th, 2022

Entrance areas are often given less priority when a home is being designed, but these spaces are just as important as any other. Not only do they provide an entry point and a transition from the elements of nature, but they are places your guests will likely remember most. Entrances also allow you to enter your domain and embrace your private life. For that they must let you remove a coat, t ...

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Back-to-School Action Plan: Homework Zone

August 11th, 2022

What with the new teachers, shifting schedules and sudden onslaught of paper, the back-to-school transition can be challenging for parents and kids alike. Manage the chaos by putting an action plan in place to handle some of your home’s hot spots — including a spot to study — and you (and your kids) can step into the new school year feeling prepared. The following tips will help you set up a ...

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Pegboard Gets a Stylish Upgrade

August 8th, 2022

Pegboard has been popular for decades, organizing everything from our tools to Julia Child’s shiny copper pots. But while it’s certainly satisfying to see screwdrivers and kitchenware lined up just so, the modular, perforated board-and-peg system is typically prized more for its functionality than its good looks. That’s beginning to change, though, thanks to a new generation of custom and off ...

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Simple Pleasures: The Joy of Fresh Sheets

July 17th, 2022

When you’ve had an especially trying day, there’s nothing quite so restorative as slipping into a freshly made bed. Sinking into crisp sheets, cozy blankets and fluffed-up pillows soothes the spirit and encourages a restful night’s sleep. Here are a few suggestions to make your bed as delightfully comfortable as possible.Need a Little Boost? Change the Sheets Whether your day didn’t go well ...

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How to Choose the Best Sink Type for Your Kitchen

July 15th, 2022

Once you’ve decided on the material for your next kitchen sink, you’ll want to decide what kind of installation to do. There are four basic types of sink mounting, and each has pros and cons. You’ll want to consider each option with the way you cook and clean in mind. Here’s what to know about mounting types for kitchen sinks. 1. Apron-Front or Farmhouse-Style Apron-front sinks, also known a ...

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How to Relax and Put Housework in Its Place

July 11th, 2022

Do you sometimes feel as though you’re losing the battle to keep your home as organized as you would like? As Benjamin Franklin so pithily put it, death and taxes are the only certainties in the world. But Ben forgot about housework. It’s repetitive, physical, relentless and (I can hear my mother here) thankless, and that will probably never change. But maybe the remedy for housework-generate ...

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10 Decluttering Projects You Can Do in 30 Minutes or Less

June 22nd, 2022

Facing a cluttered space can feel disheartening — who has the time (or frankly, the desire) to spend all day clearing clutter? But the thing is, making progress toward a clean, clutter-free space doesn’t have to be something you devote an entire day to. Instead, by carving out bite-size chunks of time to work on clearly defined tasks, you can get the serene space you deserve in a way that als ...

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20 Ways to Personalize a New House

June 20th, 2022

When you first move into a new house, it’s only natural to want to put your personal stamp on the space — after all, unless you built your dream home, it’s likely that the finishes, fixtures and paint colors were chosen according to the previous owner’s taste. So where to begin? Here are 20 projects, both small and large, that should help make your house feel like home.1. Paint the Front Door ...

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